Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why the sponsor says this is needed

In 2017, the Department of Labor promulgated new "Call in Pay" regu- lations meant to require that employers covered by the New York State Miscellaneous Wage Order pay a minimum of four hours' pay, or the pay for the worker's regularly scheduled shift, whichever is less, at the basic minimum hourly wage. This regulation is intended to prevent the scheduling of employees for work and then the cancellation of their shift after they have already reported to work. This situation creates hardship for working people who show up for work and are counting on that pay to pay their bills and support their families. While the actions taken in 2017 were a step in the right direction, they have failed to adequately address the prevalence of this issue in the construction industry. The current Department of Labor rules are an inadequate deterrent. Minimum wage is far lower than the prevailing rate or negotiated hourly rate paid on most construction jobs. As a result, employers can cancel shifts and send workers home-they still save significant money by paying the amount required pursuant to regulations. This bill seeks to remedy this situation by requiring that employers in the construction industry provide four hours pay at the prevailing or negotiated rate if a worker comes to the job and is sent home, and two (2) hours pay at that rate if a shift is canceled with less than twelve (12) hours' notice. This legislation is about equity and fairness for construction workers and ensuring that the spirit of the actions taken surrounding call-in pay in 2017 are upheld.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.